Syria Rebels take Idlib province as Army Retreats

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A rebel fighter rests along a trench at the frontline where the rebel fighters announced the start of an offensive to take control of Ariha town from forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in Idlib province
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Members of al Qaeda's Nusra Front carry their weapons as they move towards their positions during an offensive to take control of the northwestern city of Ariha from forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in Idlib province
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Members of al Qaeda's Nusra Front gather before moving towards their positions during an offensive to take control of the northwestern city of Arih
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